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Doctor Hobo ( assuming you have an advanced degree) Love the review. I have 600 watts of Yuma on my camper roof. Fit perfectly, glued right down. All for around 20 lbs. So these are are perfect for weight conscious slide in campers! I walk on them only when I have to, so far no probem. I wouldnt have had solar on my camper except for these panels. Screwing into fiberglass top and and all the extra weight, wind resistance, make glass not useable for me.
What amazing technology for a flex panel. I know exactly what flex panels I'm going to put on my camper now. Thanks for doing all the thorough testing for us!
Efficiency esmishency, 165 and 170 whatever watts is great laying down flat when the sun is at a tilt. 60 to 85 w is what my 100-watt glass panels make during prime hours on any of my systems. I have a 100 watt portable panel that makes 65 at the most, so this is pretty damn good.
As mentioned earlier, I'd like to see if the CIGS panel takes a water-resistance hit if it goes through the gravel drag and foot tread tests presented in the video. Bullet holes are optional :)
The CIGS panels are also extremely heat tolerant, so you don't need to use an insulation layer underneath them like you need to do with silicon monochrystaline flex panels. The manufacturer also says it is unnecessary to put the insulation layer between the panel and the roof. I have two 100 watt CIGS panels and I haven't found any issues with heat affecting them. I really love mine and have been very impressed by their performance, especially in low/diffuse light and partially shaded situations. I've had days of solid heavy rain and clouds and still generated a fair amount of power.
My understanding is that the materials for a CIGS actually costs less than a typical mono/glass panel, but they just haven't gotten the same efficiencies of scale through mass production because it's not a widely used and adopted technology yet on the market. My hope is once the demand ramps up on these things and more venders come into the market with similar technology, we can start getting some efficiencies of scale and drive down the price.
Well someone knows how to recover from a poorly trending video...lol. GREAT testing HOBO! I love cigs specifically for the bypass diodes, I've thought of updating some other panels to do this to allow for shade tolerance.
@@HOBOTECH But WOW did you do them a big favor by doing so! This review is going to create a lot of sales. Great Job! And yeah, do that water test on the abused panel. I don’t know what my bet would be on that, you?
Super helpful video and discount code! I still have my Renogy glass panel going strong on my roof from following your installation instructions from years ago. But I want this new panel! You rock. Thank you for the science.
Hi there, can you speak to the adhesion of the tape? I'm thinking of sticking some compact 100W ones to my tab 400 (smooth painted aluminum roof). Easy/hard to remove? Why no tape along bottom edge? Is the tape 3M or some off-brand that might weaken with cold/hot weather cycles? Any other observations?
I could Velcro or put snaps on rig. Be portable with them and attach when needed. That way I can use them on multiple vehicles to go. I’m thinking about the utility of these since they are not fragile.
This was a impressive video, I bought a Montek Waterproof Solar Generator a few years ago on your recommendation when you put it thru a torture test, and I think I'm going to buy a Yuma CIGS to pair up with it. Thanks Hobotech.
Thanks HOBOTECH For the info on CIGS. I purchased a 200 w one for my RV on your say so. Now I have to figure out how to hook it up. Are the BougeRV Mppt controllers any good ?
This would be perfect for the bottom of my pool. So I guess your losing around 1 watt per 9x19mm. Have you tested a .45ACP? Is it a little more? Since a .45ACP is 21.8% larger diameter does that mean with a .45ACP round it's 1.21 watts loss per round? I'm asking for a friend of a friend...
I would be curious how it performs over time. 100 watt flexible folding panels I have had degraded over 50% in just a year's time, yielding less than 50 watts of input, often significantly less. Wondering if my experience is common.
That price makes it hard to justify. Yes, amazing specs, but I just got 4 brand new 540w mono panels for 1k$.. 2160 watts. That same 1k$ would only get me 500w.
I joke below partially through your video......but.....THATS AN OUTSTANDING PANEL !!!! For me a camp panel in the woods getting small limbs and leaves falling on it. On my boat, I live in snow country......this is really more versatile and easy install. I really like it !!!!!
Removal should be exactly like removing a car badge. Use a fishing line along with alcohol or heat and pass it under the glue surface. Any YT video on badge removal will show you how!
I bought two CIGS about 5 months ago and it fixed a problem that could not be solved by any other type of panel. I have a very tall fiberglass roof on my Class B RV and I just did not want to mount glass panels on it due to it being already way to tall/high, fiberglass construction, round shaped, and very hard to get up there. Typical flexible panels just could not cut it due to their poor output and heat sensitivity. The 2 CIGS panels are amazing, produce WAY more than a flexible panel (I think more than glass too but not sure), they weigh very little, and add almost nothing to my van's height. And they were super easy to install.
Wow. These would seem to be perfect for like a class-c rv. Weight savings, shade tolerance, and durability. I just wonder if the adhesive is enough to prevent it from peeling up on the front edges from the wind of driving down the highway. (In the long term) HOBO - would you suggest additional adhesive like eternabond tape along those front edges? Thanks!!!
Great review. I agree with it all, and just installed this panel on my Toy micro-mini. It replaced a 90w German adhesive panel that lasted 8 years. I did not want to put holes in my 30 yo roof, nor add the weight and wind resistance to the struggling 3.0l engine! CAUTION! BoughRV has many pics and figures showing this panel being bent inwards and outwards, yet, hidden in their manual, is a warning to only bend with the cells on the outside! I would tell them, but I have given up trying to communicate with their Customer Support. I finally told myself to never buy another product from them, however, this panel is the absolute best out there. Renogy makes one, but it is lower wattage, and costs even more. BUY THEM BEFORE THE PRICE GOES UP! THEY DON'T HAVE COMPETITION!
So you're using the wrong term. Just sayin. It's not waterproof. When it's a certain depth and only 30 min submerged it very specific that is not waterproof. It not the same as water resistant. It is not waterproof.
Now I wish I had not purchased the EcoFlow Bifacial panels during Prime time sale, not that they don't perform but for the first time I love the Yuma more than any other panels I own. As always great info and video.
After watching dozens of your videos and always learning, I can finally give you some advice. Dont jam the trigger on your beretta 92. Look for the sear reset then gently pull the trigger. it will improve your shooting a lot.
We used to always say when vendors claimed it was idiot proof or unbreakable, let’s give it to some Army or Marine Privates for a couple hours and require them to use it, move it and set it up and break it down…..it will be broken pretty quick HAHA! That being said, these things sound awesome! It would be amazing to be able to order these by specific dimensions. I would love a solid one piece panel to cover my RV roof
900 watts of Cigs on my 7x14 utility trailer with an DP as the controller.. 3S setup with a 100C and 200L in parallel.. just got it going.. they do pretty well on cloudy days.. the DP/Cigs is a piggy back power system for my smalll motor home and hauls toys too thanks for the review..
I have the bluetti AC200max and understood that I had to use their solar panels with it. Did you use any special cables or connectors with these solar panels and the bluetti? And thank you for this video! I’m buying 2 of these awesome panels! (Well as long as I get what I need to connect them to my bluetti!)
Professor, general question regarding solar power systems. Many people in and around the area I live in, are all canned up about electric bills and how expensive grid power is. My question is after pricing a whole home solar system to "replace" the grid power, is solar more expensive? I got a quote for $37,000 for complete install with battery backup, a whole home generator quote of $17,000, and my annual grid consumption ($$) is roughly $3,000. In situation solar is 10x the cost of grid, and 2+x whole home generator which is purely a backup for an outage. Your thoughts are appreciated. Love the videos, new subscriber.
He is pronouncing it correctly. It comes from the French word Bourgeoisie, meaning middle class, but used as a perjorative by commies. The g is soft, as in rouge or luge. Not an sh sound, as in shit.
Thanks! I ordered 2 200w cig yuma panels from bougerv using your code and got an additional $261.79 off their sale price 😀. Then I won the money back on a slot machine the same day (my birthday lol.)
Hey Professor Hobo I'm look a the 100watt panel and mounting it on the lid of my yakima skybox 12. Now can i adapt it to plug into our jackery 500 or 300 as to make the cargo box available so my kids can use the cargo box on there adventures. Thanks your videos are very helpful. ✌️out
Dang, I’ll take that shot up, stomped up, scratched up panel and use it in my EMCOMM trsiler to maintain my emergency back up batteries! I would send you a follow up report if you would like on their progress. Oh, I got a few trees around the shack so it would interesting
FYI Try getting to speak to a technician VERY difficult with Bouge RV When I purchase something especially if it’s new tech I want to be able to speak to a tech specialist. Bouge RV has NOT made this easy. It’s been two weeks and all I get is a generalized e-mail or a generalized text. I mean what if something isn’t working correctly or the product is damaged (tho it seems Superman would be hard pressed) I would just like to speak to someone and I’m trying to buy four -five 200 w panels This is disappointing
Looks like all the rounds went through n kiked up the dirt 😅 way too expensive . We've got 24 5 band 250 watt panels we paid waay less and up in the mountains and they have survived everything mother can throw at them except a machine gun. 80 mph hail that dented cars and shattered windshields. Up above the snow line in the NE mountains of Washington. Those panels are meant for marine applications.Interestung. Nice looking Beretta 92. Dandahermit
I have this panel. The one with the adhesive. On to of my van. Hasn't failed yet. The adhesive has not given yet. It survived 115 Nevada summer heat, Heavy rains, Cold down to 38°
Something screwing up I have money in my PayPal account and it won’t let me go and check out. I also have money in my bank. It won’t let me go check out. Is anybody else having this problem? I ordered to 200 W panels and put the code in discount it brought me everything up, but it still won’t let me check out
I own two of the 100 watt flexible adhesive backed BougeRV Solar Panels. One is glued on top of the cab of my Roadtrek 200 Class B+, GM 3500 series. It works well, stays in place, very light weight and strong. I am budgeting to buy more. Worth every cent. Have removed standard hard frame solar panels and installed a roof A/C for stays at places with shore power. My goal is too get more BougeRV sticky back solar and put as many as I can on the roof of my Roadtrek. Using Ecoflow Wave-2 as a boondocking A/C at night and so far things are good. Many Thanks to HoboTech for all the very informative presentations.
Hi can someone give me an advice, I want to buy a li-time 12.8v 100ah battery is it possible to charge it directly from the solar panel, or the wiring needs to go through a controller first? Thanks for the video and any advice
I’m not an expert when it comes to solar panels, I bought the 200 W panel for my Bluetti EB 70s I love the solar panel. The only problem is it’s way too long for my minivan, so what’s the best one I can buy for my minivan as far as it fitting on the roof of my van properly
This seems perfect for a metal roof. Would 4 of these, in parallel, be right for maxing out the MPPT controller on the Pecron E1500LFP? Or would this be better configured in series parallel?
Bouge RV needs to think bigger and sell these to government contractors like KBR/Haliburton, United Defense, TRW,,, And mark them up 5 to 10 times what the sell them for right now, then drop their prices to be competitive with regular solar panels on the civilian market. Selling to government contractors would probably make it easier for the company to get a subsidy to offset the higher cost, and you know the Department of Defense would be interested in these because of being bulletproof).
The only thing I can find wrong with C.I.G.S. solar panels is that they are less efficient than slicing based panels. This requires them to be larger in order to achieve the same wattage.😅
What is it with this Klarna intermediary in the sale process? I bought a panel to check it out and then I get an email saying Klarna will contact me to finish the purchase. That was six hours ago and I have heard nothing and my iorder number is rejected as non existent for Hobo swag
Just what Ive been looking for! I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on walkable solar panels for my ProMaster to complement a 400 Watts already installed. Now, I can have a bullet proof deck to enjoy.
Does anyone know if I can use this to charge myJackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station? I camp in my Honda Element and I don't have room for 6 panels Jackery requires for this on their website. The only way I can currently charge my Jackery is by plugging it into an outlet so this means it doesn't really do me a lot of good right now. I for sure can't charge it with my car cigarette lighter because it will burn it up. Thanks for the advice in advance.
wow! If I didn't trust you I'd have to call BS on this. All I can say is WOW! Thanks for the discount code... I'm (NOT) going to shoot mine though...... lol
Will the width of the CIGS panels bend or are they just flexible along their length? I have a bicycle wagon i would love to use cigs on but dont know if they would sideways flex that way to work?
@@HOBOTECH thank you so much for your insight help! Do you think it’d arch that way enough to fit the roof of my little wagon shown on my thumbnail here?
@15:35 "Now let me say one thing. I was so impressed with the results of this panel, I got four more of them for the firing range." Really. I thought that was were that sentence was going . . . ;-)
I decided that buying a panel that works after being damaged was a way better deal. I never reall thought about how fragile the other types of panels are.
Yes 😉Just make sure you will use the BougeRV YUMA solar panels with holes and put it on the outside of windshield. We also recommend for another controller to monitor the charging the car battery
@@BougeRV Thanks. I wanted to use the panel for long term use when my car is not being used. Keeping it outside my vehicle would mean it would probably get stolen. I appreciate your input
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Will you sell the one you shot holes in?
@@ThePrinceOfParaphernalia😂😂😂
If you really think about it this perfect for teardrop RVs!
Doctor Hobo ( assuming you have an advanced degree) Love the review. I have 600 watts of Yuma on my camper roof. Fit perfectly, glued right down. All for around 20 lbs. So these are are perfect for weight conscious slide in campers! I walk on them only when I have to, so far no probem. I wouldnt have had solar on my camper except for these panels. Screwing into fiberglass top and and all the extra weight, wind resistance, make glass not useable for me.
Correction, it's Professor Hobo... 😆
Shooting and off grid power: I think your audience will like this content.
Bravo CIGS 'Bullet Proof' solar panels!! Also loved your real-world campsite test facility.
you can make a Vest out of them ! lol
bullet proof baby@@monteself6826
What amazing technology for a flex panel. I know exactly what flex panels I'm going to put on my camper now. Thanks for doing all the thorough testing for us!
Efficiency esmishency, 165 and 170 whatever watts is great laying down flat when the sun is at a tilt. 60 to 85 w is what my 100-watt glass panels make during prime hours on any of my systems. I have a 100 watt portable panel that makes 65 at the most, so this is pretty damn good.
I have the 100 watt Yuma on my Toyota Sequoia! Had it for close to a year. Very happy.
Still puts out power even in the shade.
As mentioned earlier, I'd like to see if the CIGS panel takes a water-resistance hit if it goes through the gravel drag and foot tread tests presented in the video. Bullet holes are optional :)
Wonder about heat buildup with no space or air under the panel.
The CIGS panels are also extremely heat tolerant, so you don't need to use an insulation layer underneath them like you need to do with silicon monochrystaline flex panels. The manufacturer also says it is unnecessary to put the insulation layer between the panel and the roof. I have two 100 watt CIGS panels and I haven't found any issues with heat affecting them. I really love mine and have been very impressed by their performance, especially in low/diffuse light and partially shaded situations. I've had days of solid heavy rain and clouds and still generated a fair amount of power.
My understanding is that the materials for a CIGS actually costs less than a typical mono/glass panel, but they just haven't gotten the same efficiencies of scale through mass production because it's not a widely used and adopted technology yet on the market. My hope is once the demand ramps up on these things and more venders come into the market with similar technology, we can start getting some efficiencies of scale and drive down the price.
Well someone knows how to recover from a poorly trending video...lol. GREAT testing HOBO!
I love cigs specifically for the bypass diodes, I've thought of updating some other panels to do this to allow for shade tolerance.
I vote for a graphic of HOBO blastin' & draggin' a helpless panel.
Finally a solar panel for my submarine
By far the most thorough solar panel review I've watched 😄. Awesome!👍 This an excellent channel. Thanks!
I can just imagine the conversation he had with BougeRv... Can I shoot the sh*t out of it? 😂
They should have been excited.
Yes!
Please do, we only have drill bits in China to simulate bullet holes 😂😮.
Actually, I didn't tell them. I just said send me 2 for testing. 😆
@@HOBOTECH But WOW did you do them a big favor by doing so! This review is going to create a lot of sales. Great Job! And yeah, do that water test on the abused panel. I don’t know what my bet would be on that, you?
Super helpful video and discount code! I still have my Renogy glass panel going strong on my roof from following your installation instructions from years ago. But I want this new panel! You rock. Thank you for the science.
Those tests are impressive, but did you expose those panels to several hours of The Backstreet Boys recordings??
Nothing could survive that!
You did an OVER-THE-TOP testing presentation ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡😎☕☕
Love it😁1,000%
I really like this review, I wish you had ran some water on it after you walked on it to see if the five watts returned. I enjoy all your videos.
Also wish he would have wiped the dust off (from his foot prints) to see of that recovered any watts!?
Cool! These should work for the F-35 I found in my back yard.
Best solar panel torture test video ever!!
Hi there, can you speak to the adhesion of the tape? I'm thinking of sticking some compact 100W ones to my tab 400 (smooth painted aluminum roof). Easy/hard to remove? Why no tape along bottom edge? Is the tape 3M or some off-brand that might weaken with cold/hot weather cycles? Any other observations?
I could Velcro or put snaps on rig. Be portable with them and attach when needed. That way I can use them on multiple vehicles to go. I’m thinking about the utility of these since they are not fragile.
This was a impressive video, I bought a Montek Waterproof Solar Generator a few years ago on your recommendation when you put it thru a torture test, and I think I'm going to buy a Yuma CIGS to pair up with it. Thanks Hobotech.
Thanks HOBOTECH For the info on CIGS. I purchased a 200 w one for my RV on your say so. Now I have to figure out how to hook it up. Are the BougeRV Mppt controllers any good ?
This would be perfect for the bottom of my pool. So I guess your losing around 1 watt per 9x19mm. Have you tested a .45ACP? Is it a little more? Since a .45ACP is 21.8% larger diameter does that mean with a .45ACP round it's 1.21 watts loss per round? I'm asking for a friend of a friend...
Doubt slightly larger cal would make much of difference.
I didn’t see this one coming, guns,tech jargon, your American AF
I would be curious how it performs over time. 100 watt flexible folding panels I have had degraded over 50% in just a year's time, yielding less than 50 watts of input, often significantly less. Wondering if my experience is common.
That price makes it hard to justify. Yes, amazing specs, but I just got 4 brand new 540w mono panels for 1k$.. 2160 watts. That same 1k$ would only get me 500w.
This design sounds great. Even suited to true winter conditions where you might have to scrape/chip ice off of them
I joke below partially through your video......but.....THATS AN OUTSTANDING PANEL !!!! For me a camp panel in the woods getting small limbs and leaves falling on it. On my boat, I live in snow country......this is really more versatile and easy install. I really like it !!!!!
Removal should be exactly like removing a car badge. Use a fishing line along with alcohol or heat and pass it under the glue surface. Any YT video on badge removal will show you how!
I bought two CIGS about 5 months ago and it fixed a problem that could not be solved by any other type of panel. I have a very tall fiberglass roof on my Class B RV and I just did not want to mount glass panels on it due to it being already way to tall/high, fiberglass construction, round shaped, and very hard to get up there. Typical flexible panels just could not cut it due to their poor output and heat sensitivity. The 2 CIGS panels are amazing, produce WAY more than a flexible panel (I think more than glass too but not sure), they weigh very little, and add almost nothing to my van's height. And they were super easy to install.
Wow. These would seem to be perfect for like a class-c rv. Weight savings, shade tolerance, and durability. I just wonder if the adhesive is enough to prevent it from peeling up on the front edges from the wind of driving down the highway. (In the long term) HOBO - would you suggest additional adhesive like eternabond tape along those front edges? Thanks!!!
You could but the adhesive has a lot of surface area. I don't think it will be an issue.
Great review.
I agree with it all, and just installed this panel on my Toy micro-mini. It replaced a 90w German adhesive panel that lasted 8 years. I did not want to put holes in my 30 yo roof, nor add the weight and wind resistance to the struggling 3.0l engine!
CAUTION! BoughRV has many pics and figures showing this panel being bent inwards and outwards, yet, hidden in their manual, is a warning to only bend with the cells on the outside! I would tell them, but I have given up trying to communicate with their Customer Support. I finally told myself to never buy another product from them, however, this panel is the absolute best out there. Renogy makes one, but it is lower wattage, and costs even more.
BUY THEM BEFORE THE PRICE GOES UP! THEY DON'T HAVE COMPETITION!
Please do the install video. Have a class A fiberglass roof so that will help in purchasing process.
I second that suggestion!
What a crazy panel. I was cringing when you walked on it and I’m shocked the footprints made no difference.
I bet this video was super fun! Thanks for the 'extreme' testing! Haha (I wonder how it would handle a 12 gauge!? Haha)
ive been using CIGS panels like those daily for 4 years - Very Good - Rugged - had cows walk on them several times - zero problem
So you're using the wrong term. Just sayin. It's not waterproof. When it's a certain depth and only 30 min submerged it very specific that is not waterproof. It not the same as water resistant. It is not waterproof.
Look up IP68. It says waterproof. Period.
This is the content we need.
been watching your channel since I think at least 5 years gotta say this ranks right up there
Pretty good one Hobo 👍
Now I wish I had not purchased the EcoFlow Bifacial panels during Prime time sale, not that they don't perform but for the first time I love the Yuma more than any other panels I own. As always great info and video.
I have a 160 watt CIGS mounted to the roof of my Prius for years. I has never generated 160w! But working fine.
These panels continue to impress, when doing my shade tests against renogy panels I was blown away. Now will they last will see in my update soon
Can't wait to see the results... the more testing from the testing communtiy, the better!
After watching dozens of your videos and always learning, I can finally give you some advice. Dont jam the trigger on your beretta 92. Look for the sear reset then gently pull the trigger. it will improve your shooting a lot.
I had to ditch my 92FS.. That double/single action trigger was something I couldn't get used to. I need consistent trigger pull weight.
I have two 100w on my truck roof, they're awesome!
Amazing!! I'm guessing the bullet holes compromised the IP68 rating.. moisture ingress over time would likely take a toll now.. but holy Scheiße!
I've had enough ask about this I might do a follow up.
We used to always say when vendors claimed it was idiot proof or unbreakable, let’s give it to some Army or Marine Privates for a couple hours and require them to use it, move it and set it up and break it down…..it will be broken pretty quick HAHA! That being said, these things sound awesome! It would be amazing to be able to order these by specific dimensions. I would love a solid one piece panel to cover my RV roof
Would have been nice to see you put water on it at the end of the test. Other than that Great video
900 watts of Cigs on my 7x14 utility trailer with an DP as the controller.. 3S setup with a 100C and 200L in parallel.. just got it going.. they do pretty well on cloudy days.. the DP/Cigs is a piggy back power system for my smalll motor home and hauls toys too
thanks for the review..
I have the bluetti AC200max and understood that I had to use their solar panels with it. Did you use any special cables or connectors with these solar panels and the bluetti? And thank you for this video! I’m buying 2 of these awesome panels! (Well as long as I get what I need to connect them to my bluetti!)
You can use whatever panels you like including these. You need nothing else.
@@HOBOTECH Thanks!
Beautiful Review! Above & Beyond the “Double Fisted” abuse. 😂. Thank you 🙏
R U feeling lucky panel!? WELL...DO U!😅
Professor, general question regarding solar power systems. Many people in and around the area I live in, are all canned up about electric bills and how expensive grid power is. My question is after pricing a whole home solar system to "replace" the grid power, is solar more expensive? I got a quote for $37,000 for complete install with battery backup, a whole home generator quote of $17,000, and my annual grid consumption ($$) is roughly $3,000. In situation solar is 10x the cost of grid, and 2+x whole home generator which is purely a backup for an outage. Your thoughts are appreciated. Love the videos, new subscriber.
Can I stick them on plywood then attach the plywood to boat roof or angled stands.
Sure
Booshie, is how its pronounced, its its getto slang for "High class"
He is pronouncing it correctly. It comes from the French word Bourgeoisie, meaning middle class, but used as a perjorative by commies. The g is soft, as in rouge or luge. Not an sh sound, as in shit.
Thanks! I ordered 2 200w cig yuma panels from bougerv using your code and got an additional $261.79 off their sale price 😀. Then I won the money back on a slot machine the same day (my birthday lol.)
Were the "pre-punched" panels done with your 9mm ??? Lol...!!!
Holy .45 HAIL BALLS......HAHAHHAHA. my solar panel still works !!! Better use a howitzer next time Mr !!!!!!😂
FYI,....Warranty period was reduced to 10 years in April of 2024 per Bouge RV (owner's manual states 18 months)
I feel like the "crazy experiments" skipped a few levels. I totally approve!
Hey Professor Hobo I'm look a the 100watt panel and mounting it on the lid of my yakima skybox 12. Now can i adapt it to plug into our jackery 500 or 300 as to make the cargo box available so my kids can use the cargo box on there adventures. Thanks your videos are very helpful. ✌️out
Dang, I’ll take that shot up, stomped up, scratched up panel and use it in my EMCOMM trsiler to maintain my emergency back up batteries! I would send you a follow up report if you would like on their progress.
Oh, I got a few trees around the shack so it would interesting
Will the CIGS WORK IF PLACED ON THE FRONT DASH OF A CAR, ie Inside the car when parked.
FYI
Try getting to speak to a technician
VERY difficult with Bouge RV
When I purchase something especially if it’s new tech I want to be able to speak to a tech specialist. Bouge RV has NOT made this easy. It’s been two weeks and all I get is a generalized e-mail or a generalized text. I mean what if something isn’t working correctly or the product is damaged (tho it seems Superman would be hard pressed)
I would just like to speak to someone and I’m trying to buy four -five 200 w panels
This is disappointing
Man I wish I had not just purchased my EcoFlow 220 last month. These clearly look better
Looks like all the rounds went through n kiked up the dirt 😅 way too expensive . We've got 24 5 band 250 watt panels we paid waay less and up in the mountains and they have survived everything mother can throw at them except a machine gun. 80 mph hail that dented cars and shattered windshields. Up above the snow line in the NE mountains of Washington. Those panels are meant for marine applications.Interestung. Nice looking Beretta 92. Dandahermit
I have this panel. The one with the adhesive. On to of my van. Hasn't failed yet. The adhesive has not given yet.
It survived 115 Nevada summer heat,
Heavy rains,
Cold down to 38°
Something screwing up I have money in my PayPal account and it won’t let me go and check out. I also have money in my bank. It won’t let me go check out. Is anybody else having this problem? I ordered to 200 W panels and put the code in discount it brought me everything up, but it still won’t let me check out
I own two of the 100 watt flexible adhesive backed BougeRV Solar Panels. One is glued on top of the cab of my Roadtrek 200 Class B+, GM 3500 series. It works well, stays in place, very light weight and strong. I am budgeting to buy more. Worth every cent. Have removed standard hard frame solar panels and installed a roof A/C for stays at places with shore power. My goal is too get more BougeRV sticky back solar and put as many as I can on the roof of my Roadtrek. Using Ecoflow Wave-2 as a boondocking A/C at night and so far things are good. Many Thanks to HoboTech for all the very informative presentations.
Thanks. At least now i know i can’t build an armored car with this thing but at least i will still have solar power after surviving an ambush.
Is there any concern with mounting this CIGS panel directly to your RV roof because of the heat build up?
Hi can someone give me an advice, I want to buy a li-time 12.8v 100ah battery is it possible to charge it directly from the solar panel, or the wiring needs to go through a controller first? Thanks for the video and any advice
If Consumer Rpts and Myth Busters got mashed together in an alternate universe: Viola! Love the Bo-Tech revues!
I’m not an expert when it comes to solar panels, I bought the 200 W panel for my Bluetti EB 70s I love the solar panel. The only problem is it’s way too long for my minivan, so what’s the best one I can buy for my minivan as far as it fitting on the roof of my van properly
This seems perfect for a metal roof. Would 4 of these, in parallel, be right for maxing out the MPPT controller on the Pecron E1500LFP? Or would this be better configured in series parallel?
Bouge RV needs to think bigger and sell these to government contractors like KBR/Haliburton, United Defense, TRW,,, And mark them up 5 to 10 times what the sell them for right now, then drop their prices to be competitive with regular solar panels on the civilian market. Selling to government contractors would probably make it easier for the company to get a subsidy to offset the higher cost, and you know the Department of Defense would be interested in these because of being bulletproof).
The only thing I can find wrong with C.I.G.S. solar panels is that they are less efficient than slicing based panels. This requires them to be larger in order to achieve the same wattage.😅
What is it with this Klarna intermediary in the sale process? I bought a panel to check it out and then I get an email saying Klarna will contact me to finish the purchase. That was six hours ago and I have heard nothing and my iorder number is rejected as non existent for Hobo swag
You obviously checked out using Klarna as your payment method. If you paid by credit/debit it wouldn't be an issue.
@HOBOTECH Nope. There was Credit Card on top which I used and then a Credit/Debit Local option I didn't understand or use.
It must have been a glitch in their system. I never heard from Klarna AND my panel arrives today. All's well
Hi pretty much says it all, great video. 👍🐝🌞
Just what Ive been looking for! I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on walkable solar panels for my ProMaster to complement a 400 Watts already installed. Now, I can have a bullet proof deck to enjoy.
Does anyone know if I can use this to charge myJackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station? I camp in my Honda Element and I don't have room for 6 panels Jackery requires for this on their website. The only way I can currently charge my Jackery is by plugging it into an outlet so this means it doesn't really do me a lot of good right now. I for sure can't charge it with my car cigarette lighter because it will burn it up. Thanks for the advice in advance.
wow! If I didn't trust you I'd have to call BS on this. All I can say is WOW! Thanks for the discount code... I'm (NOT) going to shoot mine though...... lol
I don't know when I have laughed as hard as I did when you pulled your gun out. Hilarious!
Will you be doing a video on how easy it is to install on a van roof?
they are way overpriced as most normal people dont drive over them--- just buy cheap ones
To be fair, you won't get as much sunlight if you keep it underwater, though.
Will the width of the CIGS panels bend or are they just flexible along their length? I have a bicycle wagon i would love to use cigs on but dont know if they would sideways flex that way to work?
It flexes in both directions but not as much along the width.
@@HOBOTECH thank you so much for your insight help! Do you think it’d arch that way enough to fit the roof of my little wagon shown on my thumbnail here?
@15:35
"Now let me say one thing. I was so impressed with the results of this panel, I got four more of them for the firing range."
Really. I thought that was were that sentence was going . . . ;-)
Which, if any of the Bluetti power stations will these Yumas work with? I have AC500/B300S, AC180T & AC200L
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I decided that buying a panel that works after being damaged was a way better deal. I never reall thought about how fragile the other types of panels are.
You did a really great review of a great product!
I was gonna put money on you holding that gat sideways. Glak Glak!! Good to know if I get shot at by pyrates I can still charge my batteries. ☠
Thanks for your info vids. Are you going to do a review of the new bourge 2000 gen ? Im seriously thinking about getting one. Thanks 👍
Nice panels. Do they require grounding? If they do how do you do it? Love your videos especially the cat!
How would you ground a flex panel?
You ground the heck out of that panel across the gravel. I'll get my coat...
Can you use it as a shade panel for a car windshield. This would allow for shading a car and charging a battery?
Yes 😉Just make sure you will use the BougeRV YUMA solar panels with holes and put it on the outside of windshield. We also recommend for another controller to monitor the charging the car battery
@@BougeRV Thanks. I wanted to use the panel for long term use when my car is not being used. Keeping it outside my vehicle would mean it would probably get stolen. I appreciate your input
Solar panels don't work behind UV glass.
I will buy this panel in a year from now when the price drops to $200!!
Dang if this isn’t over real world usage . Totally HOBO Tek review style. None better!!! Let’s see another reviewer do this. PROBABLY will not . 🎩
How many 200W panels will I need to run our AC200MAX?
I. Living in a parking lot in an old rv ,because of child support, I need a solar that will last ,what's my best option